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First Lady to Visit Mak, Commission Infrastructure Projects
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe is pleased to inform you that the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni will visit Makerere University on Tuesday 17th May 2022 at 2:00p.m.
The Minister will Commission School of Law new Building, officially open the new building of the School of Dentistry, Commission Central Teaching Facilities 1 and 2 (CTF1 and CTF2), and lay a foundation stone for the reconstruction of the Main Administration Building.
Infrastructure Projects in Pictures
Thereafter, the Hon. Minister will proceed to the Freedom Square for a meeting with the Members of the University Council and Management.
Please take note of the Parking, Access and Security Guidelines below.
1 PROHIBITED PARKING
On Tuesday 17th May 2022, parking at the following locations is PROHIBITED: CCE, LAW, MISR, in front of Social Sciences building, in front of Senate Building, along the University Road, along Pool Road and along Quarry Road.
2 ACCESS TO MAKERERE UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS
All members of staff, students and stakeholders should access the University through the Western Gate and the Eastern Gate.
a) The Western Gate will be open throughout the day (17th May 2022). You are strongly advised to use the Western Gate to access Makerere University Main Campus. The Western Gate is located near Technology/CEDAT through Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road.
b) The Eastern Gate will be open from 6:00am to 1:00pm. You are advised to use the Eastern Gate on 17th May 2022 from 6:00am to 1:00pm. NOTE: Access to the University through the Eastern Gate will be PROHIBITED from 1:00pm up to the time when the occasion of commissioning the School of Dentistry (located in that vicinity) has come to a complete stop.
The Eastern Gate is located just after Estates and Works Department through Bombo Road.
3 DESIGNATED PARKING
Please park in the following locations:
a) Parking slots at the Western side of Makerere University Main Campus (For instance CEDAT parking, Food Science parking, Lumumba Hall, Mary Stuart Hall, MITSFA etc).
b) Makerere University Sports Grounds (Accessed through the junction heading to School of Education/Makerere College School).
c) Makerere University Rugby Grounds (below Nsibirwa Hall)
d) CoVAB (College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-Security)
4 SECURITY GUIDELINES
a) You are expected to carry a form of Identification (National Identity Card or Makerere University Staff ID) to be presented to security upon request.
b) Kindly desist from carrying heavy or big bags so that you experience a fast and smooth security check at the different access points.
Please Note that the ACCESS, PARKING and SECURITY guidelines above are subject to change based on security advisories. Therefore, kindly comply with any new/additional Security Guidelines that may be spelt out at the different security points within the University.
Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. The tournament was held in three preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale.
The first round covered democracy and youth participation in politics, while the second round covered inequality and wealth distribution, and the third, the ban on export of raw materials. The semi-final round debated apprenticeship for blue-collar jobs, while the grand finale debated national budget allocations for healthcare and education. In the spirit of inclusivity, all colleges, including the Jinja Campus participated in the tournament.
Commenting on the choice of topics, the organisers noted Makerere University as a bastion of academic excellence has a profound responsibility to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our nation. These leaders, they added, ought to be equipped with 21st century skills of self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving so as to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world.
On the whole, Makerere Inter-college Debates were conceived as a strategic initiative to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The Debating Union aims to empower the future leaders by providing a platform for students to engage in respectful discourse, articulate their thoughts, as well as develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Furthermore, the Debates serve as a platform for not only honing the intellectual prowess of students but also cultivating leadership skills, teamwork, and communication abilities that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It is envisaged that this initiative will have a lasting impact on the lives of students, by exposing them to debates on topical issues that can shape the mindsets of transformative leaders our nation needs.
After a thrilling two days of debate, Daphine Kemigisha and Jibril Ssekandi from the School of Law (SoL) emerged as winners of the Makerere University Inter-college Debate Tournament 2025, while Olara Emmanuel George from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) was the Public Speech Champion, and Namujuzi Martha Mociita from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) was the Poetry Champion.
The 2025 Tournament was organized by Mayanja Owen and Nkalubo Oprah – 91st Guild Representative Councils (GRCs) of the Debate Union, Akatwijuka Arthur – Chairperson Debate Union, and Debate Union Representatives from colleges. The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) partnered with the Debate Union to deliver the 2025 edition.
Addressing students at the award ceremony, UNNGOF’s Mr. Derrick Baluuku encouraged the youth to step out of their comfort zones and think of solutions to inspire change in their communities.
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